I can't believe you typed this concerning the me first media. The media could say camouflage gear, hunting gear, survival gear or a few other things that avoid hyperbole and misinformation.

It's the same hyperbole as the "assault" label.

But the media never saw the guy. They probably didn't have the kind of specific information that you're talking about. What they probably did have was a few witnesses who said the guy looked like he was in uniform. They said "military-style" to allow for the possibility that the shooter wasn't actually a serviceman.

Originally Posted by submessenger

@WTOP reporting that Aaron Alexis of Texas is one dead shooter.

34-year-old former Navy electrician. Two previous arrests, one of which was for discharging a firearm in public. No word yet on a motive.

But the media never saw the guy. They probably didn't have the kind of specific information that you're talking about. What they probably did have was a few witnesses who said the guy looked like he was in uniform. They said "military-style" to allow for the possibility that the shooter wasn't actually a serviceman.

34-year-old former Navy electrician. Two previous arrests, one of which was for discharging a firearm in public. No word yet on a motive.

So this could end up being nothing more than a disgruntled fucktard attack. People really need to learn better ways to deal with emotions.